Hi Again Joy,

                   Thanks I will save this tidbit and when I do the AFO
section on the web site - mention it!!

                             Brightest Blessings
                                     Trisha
> TrishNo ones feet smell as bad as Josh my 10 year old--but the orthotist
>gave me this trick...We use it in the summer sometimes....  Boil a gallon
of
>water-add a dozen-18 tea bags--when it has cooled- get rid of the bags &
>soak feet for 15 minutes. Store in a bottle for next day & repeat.   Keeps
>odors away for a good month.     Joy
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>>From: Trisha Cummings <[log in to unmask]>
>>To: [log in to unmask]
>>Subject: Re: Knee highs. was  Re: Thanks for the suggestions re AFOs
>>Date: Sun, Feb 6, 2000, 8:36 PM
>>
>
>>Hi Joy,
>>
>>          Sending you a hug for your bad weekend!!
>>          When Amber wore AFO's - we had such a problem with soggy feet
and
>>shoes that developed what I called the "The Stink Foot" - that I ended up
>>having her wear them only part of the time and I bought spray to spray in
>>the shoes. I was terrible concerned she was going to get Athletes foot.
Her
>>father who was around then had it - and I thought it was contagious. Could
>>be wrong - because I never got it- And I - loathe shoes - therefore I am
>>barefoot unless I must wear shoes and then its sandals.
>>
>>                               Brightest Blessings
>>                                    Trisha
>>
>>
>>
>>>Trish--Sarah had one pair that the plastic was perforated--but her feet
are
>>>usually freezing-so was never a problem--Joy
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>>>>From: Trisha Cummings <[log in to unmask]>
>>>>To: [log in to unmask]
>>>>Subject: Re: Knee highs. was  Re: Thanks for the suggestions re AFOs
>>>>Date: Sun, Feb 6, 2000, 8:20 PM
>>>>
>>>
>>>>Actually wouldn't this be a great project for some enterprising soul to
>>>>solve - air conditioned AFO's  - maybe a little teeny-tiny  fan blowing
>>air
>>>>thru them or a raditor hose thingy like for the cars. There is probably
>>>>money to be made here ( OH MY - I am beginning sound like Betty)
>>>>
>>>>                            Grin
>>>>                             Trisha
>>